Sep 17, 2012

Tier 1 Technical Support Rep.

Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Telecommunications
Broadcasting - Radio - TV
Wireless Manages Others :  Not Specified Job Type :  Installation - Maint - Repair
Skilled Labor - Trades Education :  High School Experience :  At least 3 year(s) Post Date :  9/17/2012  Description

BULKTV AND INTERNET JOB DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION SHEET

 

Position Title

Reports To:

Technical Support Manager

Date Written:

Sept. 2012

Account/Location:

BulkTV and Internet

Position Number:

Raleigh, NC office

Written By:

DS

Position Purpose:

Provides technical support and acts as primary liaison between customer, vendors, and field service technicians for all commercial repair/service, specializing in Standard Definition headend delivery systems in the hospitality industry.

 

Nature & Scope

Answer a high volume of telephone calls from customers and field service representatives regarding service requests; keys request into customer service data base, insure prompt closure of all assigned service calls. Dispatches field service or contract service representatives nationwide.

 

Set up independent contractors as primary or back up service agent for a specific state or metropolitan area; negotiate prices with contract service agents in accordance with established rates; refer any exceptions to rates to manager; request and maintain proof of insurance for contract service agents.

 

Provide first level technical support for customers and field service agents regarding installation, repair and maintenance of commercial satellite TV headend and distribution systems. Forwards problems that require service visits to field service personnel (through dispatch), escalates more complex technical issues to Tier 2 for assistance.

 

Process parts orders, RMAs and warranty replacement for customers and service agents. Maintain service department records, files and documents; perform additional administrative and clerical support to manager upon request.

 

Assist Technical Services Group support services as needed.

 

Education and Experience Required

H. S. diploma, certificate/diploma in electronic repair with 3 years of experience in a technical service environment or an AA degree with 2 years of equivalent technical experience, additional experience may off-set educational requirements.

 

Excellent telephone, verbal business communications, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

 

Ability to work on-call weekends on a rotational basis as assigned; overtime as required.

 

Computer literate with ability to use Windows and Windows based programs as well as other data base programs.

 

Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced customer service environment.

 

Knowledge of satellite television, commercial headends, RF distribution, standard and high definition television systems.

 

Major Machines, Equipment Used, Computer, phones (headset may be required), fax, copier; programming of television, satellite systems, DVRs etc, company vehicle, Field Strength Meter, Satmeter.


JOB FACTOR ANALYSIS FOR COMPENSATION PURPOSES

 

 

JOB TITLE: Technical Service Representative DEPARTMENT: Service

 

 

FACTOR DEGREE POINTS

 

EDUCATION AND TRADE KNOWLEDGE

H. S. diploma, certificate in electronic repair plus 5 years of technical support/repair experience or AA degree in electronics and 2 years experience

 

 

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

See above

 

 

INITIATIVE AND JUDGEMENT

Resolves moderately to highly complex service issues via remote diagnostic means; must be able to follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction; orders parts and provides technical support

 

 

MENTAL AND VISUAL EFFORT

Resolves service issues with indirect responsibility for service budget/expenses; customer satisfaction critical as most accounts are large and problems coming to this individual are generally complex and unresolved at field levels;

 

 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS

Internally—primarily with service department here and field service technicians; Externally—primarily with customers and suppliers

 

 

MANUAL SKILL

Must have ability to diagnosis complex service issues and resolve via technical support over the telephone with field service personnel; strong computer skills; thorough knowledge of video/satellite/antenna/television equipment; driving record must conform to company standards

 

 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIAL, SERVICE AND SYSTEMS

Responsibility for service on all types of equipment (TVs, ice makers, air conditioners, etc). Key interface for DSS service sales; assigned a company vehicle on occasion

 

 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Video, TVs, remote programmer, diagnostic equipment

 

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Some site travel required from time to time; occasional actual hands-on technical work

 

 

HAZARDS

Electrical circuits and diagnostic tools could be hazardous if not used appropriately; other hazards nominal

 

 

SURROUNDINGS/ENVIRONMENT

Office

 

 

CHARACTER OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct report to Technical Service Mgr.; independent, technical consultant

 

 

CHARACTER OF SUPERVISION GIVEN

Indirectly directs service agents all over US; direct technical support to field personnel in complex technical repair situations

 

 

 

UPDATED 09/17/12

Job descriptions are not meant to be all inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities are assigned as necessary.

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for the referral. I think it's really important to find a job that you love, but I can only really work from the internet at the moment. I would like to have an online auto repair shop, but I don't see that happening anytime soon! I'll just stick to the next best thing!